Education: University of Toronto, Bachelor of Arts / Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Doctorate
Founded generic drug maker Apotex in 1974. Has since relentlessly battled big pharma over exclusivity patents, gradually building the company into the largest Canadian-owned drugmaker, with an estimated $1 billion in revenues. Locked in court fight with relatives who allege they are owed a piece of the family fortune. Sherman filed countersuit, dismissing their claims.